New York Historical Society Abraham Lincoln Quotation Ornament
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Creator Role
issuer
Description
The oval-shaped ornament features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on its front and a quotation on its reverse. At the top the ornament, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2006
Measurement
2 1/2 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
metal
Inscription
back: "Whenever I hear anyone / arguing for slavery, I feel a / strong impulse to see it tried / on him personally." / -Abraham Lincoln / © 2006 New York Historical Society
Subjects
Christmas tree ornament; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
decoration (ornaments)
Class
souvenirs & novelties
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
5477
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.